Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of risky sexual behaviors among adolescents and young adults in West Africa.

IF 3.9 4区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Systematic Reviews Pub Date : 2025-09-25 DOI:10.1186/s13643-025-02878-0

Kouamé Mathias N'dri, Yao Eugène Konan, Bayaki Saka, Djedjro Franck Renaud Meless, Aboubakari Nambiema, Simplice N 'cho Dagnan, Issifou Yaya

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Abstract

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health concern, particularly among adolescents and young adults (AYA) in West Africa who reported higher prevalence of risky sexual behaviors. We therefore proposed a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors for STIs among adolescents and young adults living in West Africa. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Systematic searches of electronic databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, African Index Medicus) will be conducted. Studies published between January 1, 2013, and June 30, 2023, on the prevalence of sexual behaviors associated with STIs risk in AYA living in West Africa will be included. Two reviewers will independently conduct studies selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. The selection of eligible studies will be based on titles and abstracts, followed by full-text review. The risk of bias assessment for eligible studies will be performed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. If possible, a meta-analysis of data on the prevalence of each sexual risk behavior will be performed. The heterogeneity will be statistically assessed using a I² statistic. This protocol is developed following the guideline of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Protocols 2015. STATA or R software will be used for the meta-analysis.

Discussion: This review will estimate the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among AYA aged 15-24 years in West Africa to inform appropriate interventions.

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西非青少年和年轻人危险性行为的系统回顾和荟萃分析方案。

背景：性传播感染（STIs）是一个主要的公共卫生问题，特别是在西非的青少年和年轻成人（AYA）中，他们报告高危性行为的流行率较高。因此，我们提出了一项系统回顾和荟萃分析方案，以评估西非青少年和年轻人中性传播感染风险行为的流行程度。方法与分析：系统检索电子数据库（PubMed/MEDLINE、Embase、African Index Medicus）。2013年1月1日至2023年6月30日期间发表的关于生活在西非的AYA中与性传播感染风险相关的性行为流行率的研究将包括在内。两名审稿人将独立进行研究选择、数据提取和偏倚风险评估。合格研究的选择将基于标题和摘要，然后是全文审查。对符合条件的研究进行偏倚风险评估将使用分级推荐评估、发展和评价（GRADE）工具。如果可能的话，将对每一种性危险行为的流行情况进行荟萃分析。异质性将使用I2统计量进行统计评估。本方案是根据2015年系统评价和荟萃分析方案首选报告项目的指导原则制定的。meta分析将使用STATA或R软件。讨论：本综述将评估西非15-24岁青少年中危险性行为的流行程度，以告知适当的干预措施。

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Systematic Reviews Medicine-Medicine (miscellaneous)

CiteScore

8.30

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0.00%

发文量

241

审稿时长

11 weeks

期刊介绍： Systematic Reviews encompasses all aspects of the design, conduct and reporting of systematic reviews. The journal publishes high quality systematic review products including systematic review protocols, systematic reviews related to a very broad definition of health, rapid reviews, updates of already completed systematic reviews, and methods research related to the science of systematic reviews, such as decision modelling. At this time Systematic Reviews does not accept reviews of in vitro studies. The journal also aims to ensure that the results of all well-conducted systematic reviews are published, regardless of their outcome.